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Punch And Judy: Accompanied By The Dialogue Of The Puppet Show, An Account Of Its Origin, And Of Puppet Plays In England (1828)

Punch And Judy: Accompanied By The Dialogue Of The Puppet Show, An Account Of Its Origin, And Of Puppet Plays In England (1828)

Cruikshank, George

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ISBN10: 1164975013
ISBN13: 9781164975014
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 162
Weight: 0.90
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Punch and Judy is a book written by the renowned artist and caricaturist George Cruikshank in 1828. The book provides an in-depth account of the popular puppet show, Punch and Judy, including its origins and its history in England. The book also includes the complete dialogue of the Punch and Judy puppet show.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides a detailed history of the Punch and Judy puppet show, tracing its origins back to the Italian commedia dell'arte. It also explores the development of the puppet show in England, from its early days as a street performance to its popularity in the Victorian era.The second part of the book includes the complete dialogue of the Punch and Judy puppet show, as well as several other puppet plays that were popular in England at the time. The dialogue is accompanied by illustrations by Cruikshank, who was known for his satirical and humorous drawings.Overall, Punch and Judy is a fascinating look at a beloved English tradition, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of puppetry or popular entertainment in England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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